Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2022

Following a budget review, farmers and crofters are set to receive an increased rate on Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening payments for 2022.

Payments relating to BPS, Young Farmers Payment and Greening are due to commence at the end of September.

The revised rates for 2022 are:

Table 1 - Payment rates for BPS and Greening 2022
Region BPS Greening Combined
1 £147.26 £75.82 £223.08
2 £32.39 £12.82 £45.21
3 £9.43 £4.30 £13.73

Table 2 – Combined payment rates for BPS and Greening 2022 compared to the 2021 rates
Region 2021 rate 2022 rate Difference
1 £222.14 £223.08 £0.94
2 £45.09 £45.21 £0.12
3 £13.68 £13.73 £0.05

Published on: 31 August, 2022